Philology and Language Teaching: Karakalpak Language

What is taught in this programme

The programme offers an in-depth study of Karakalpak phonetics, vocabulary, grammar and stylistics. Students also learn the history of Karakalpak literature, oral folk tradition and the modern literary process. They develop a strong culture of spoken and written communication and learn to work with texts.

Main subjects and skills:

• theory of the Karakalpak language: phonetics, morphology, syntax;
• history of Karakalpak literature and literary criticism;
• introduction to linguistics and the basics of comparative linguistics;
• language teaching methodology and pedagogy;
• text analysis, office document work and the basics of translation;
• computer technologies and work with digital information sources.

Who will the graduate become

Graduates are ready to start work as teachers of the Karakalpak language and literature, philologists, translators or editors. Solid knowledge also opens the way to scientific research.

• teacher of the Karakalpak language and literature in a general secondary school, lyceum or college;
• translator, editor or proofreader;
• specialist in publishing houses and mass media;
• linguist, literary scholar or research associate.

Where you can work

In Uzbekistan, specialists can work in educational institutions of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and other regions. Employment is also possible in the following fields:

• schools, lyceums, colleges and higher education institutions;
• research institutes and academic organisations;
• publishing houses and newspaper, radio and television editorial offices;
• cultural institutions, libraries, museums and archives;
• document and translation departments of state administration bodies;
• organisations engaged in translation and localisation.

Who it suits

This programme suits applicants who are interested in language, enjoy reading and value the power of words. The following qualities will be helpful:

• interest in the native language and literature;
• good memory and logical thinking;
• desire to express ideas clearly and correctly in speech and writing;
• warmth and patience in working with children and young people;
• inclination toward independent inquiry and research.